How permeable ground lets a small garden work a little harder.
When rain arrives, a garden has a choice of routes. Across a sealed surface towards a drain, or slowly into ground that has room to receive it. We begin by understanding where the water already goes.
Keep some ground open.
Gravel, generous planted beds and permeable joints can help reduce the amount of hard surface. Each material needs the right base and maintenance; a permeable finish alone does not solve a drainage problem.
Design the empty space with as much care as the planted space.
Small changes can make a useful difference. Widen a border, keep a little less paving, or collect water from a roof for dry weeks. The answer should fit the site.
Read the site before drawing
Levels, soil and nearby buildings all matter. For complex drainage, we work with the right specialist before the construction detail is settled.